Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 26, 2022

For instance, the nurse documents that the patient is totally bed-bound (PPS 30%) but the hospice aide states the patient uses a walker. Another issue that can occur is with the hospice aide care plan. For example, you enter an order and care plan for showers, but the aide documents a bed bath was given.

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1-800-HOSPICE

JANUARY 18, 2022

On the other hand, the trend of more Americans dying at home also presents challenges for families that we may have not seen for a century. What’s more, hospice agencies often provide aides and volunteers for more direct support. Hospice aides can help with hands-on tasks such as bathing, dressing, and skin care.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

AUGUST 21, 2022

5 Tips for EASY Hospice Recertification. Comparison is king in the hospice recertification period. Simply put, you must compare the present to the past. An example of this could be that your hospice aide has requested a change in diaper size for the patient. Use Comparison Documentation.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. If family is not present, you can call and notify them of the patient’s death. Notified hospice IDG of patient’s death. Ultimately, when the patient died, she taught me how to perform post-mortem care. She was so compassionate and took her time with me and the family.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 18, 2022

For instance, you may need to touch, feed, or even bathe a patient. One example that comes to my mind is also one of the mistakes that hospice nurses frequently make. As a nurse, it might be tempting to promise the family that you will be present when their loved one dies. Now, let’s break that down in a little bit more.

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